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Name of ship as recorded on the record
Ship name
Chaucer ( Request for Special Survey for Chaucer, 22nd May 1928 1928, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Plan of Mian Boiler for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Purchase Orders from The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd, to John Donald Ltd, regarding Mild Steel Boiler Stay Bars for Chaucer, 22nd November 1928 1928, Steel Test Certificate for test on Chaucer, Undertaken by The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd for Chaucer, 16th November 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 7th September 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 8th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 21st June 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 31st August 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 13th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 18th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 27th September 1928 1928, Test of Material & Workmanship of Corrugated Furnace Manufactured by John Marshall & Co for Chaucer, 24th October 1928 1928, Plan of Decks, Hatchways, Pillars & Girders for Chaucer, 14th July 1928 1928, Plan of Midship Section for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding First Entry Report & Classification of Chaucer, 2nd May 1929 1929, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929, Decks Plan for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Half Midship Section for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding permanent repairs to Chaucer, 23rd July 1941 1941, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c, for Chaucer, Undated no date )
Chaucer ( Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929 )
The process of transferring a vessel to water, but not necessarily her completion.
Launch Date
21/03/1929 ( Request for Special Survey for Chaucer, 22nd May 1928 1928, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Plan of Mian Boiler for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Purchase Orders from The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd, to John Donald Ltd, regarding Mild Steel Boiler Stay Bars for Chaucer, 22nd November 1928 1928, Steel Test Certificate for test on Chaucer, Undertaken by The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd for Chaucer, 16th November 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 7th September 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 8th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 21st June 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 31st August 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 13th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 18th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 27th September 1928 1928, Test of Material & Workmanship of Corrugated Furnace Manufactured by John Marshall & Co for Chaucer, 24th October 1928 1928, Plan of Decks, Hatchways, Pillars & Girders for Chaucer, 14th July 1928 1928, Plan of Midship Section for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding First Entry Report & Classification of Chaucer, 2nd May 1929 1929, Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929, Decks Plan for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Half Midship Section for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding permanent repairs to Chaucer, 23rd July 1941 1941, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c, for Chaucer, Undated no date )
Unique identifier for a given ship, it is assigned by a builder.
Yard no
389 ( Request for Special Survey for Chaucer, 22nd May 1928 1928, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Plan of Mian Boiler for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Purchase Orders from The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd, to John Donald Ltd, regarding Mild Steel Boiler Stay Bars for Chaucer, 22nd November 1928 1928, Steel Test Certificate for test on Chaucer, Undertaken by The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd for Chaucer, 16th November 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 7th September 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 8th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 21st June 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 31st August 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 13th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 18th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 27th September 1928 1928, Test of Material & Workmanship of Corrugated Furnace Manufactured by John Marshall & Co for Chaucer, 24th October 1928 1928, Plan of Decks, Hatchways, Pillars & Girders for Chaucer, 14th July 1928 1928, Plan of Midship Section for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding First Entry Report & Classification of Chaucer, 2nd May 1929 1929, Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929, Decks Plan for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Half Midship Section for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding permanent repairs to Chaucer, 23rd July 1941 1941, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c, for Chaucer, Undated no date )
Location where a vessel’s survey was undertaken.
Location of Survey
Greenock ( Request for Special Survey for Chaucer, 22nd May 1928 1928 )
Port Glasgow ( Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Plan of Decks, Hatchways, Pillars & Girders for Chaucer, 14th July 1928 1928, Plan of Midship Section for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Decks Plan for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Half Midship Section for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929 )
Glasgow ( Plan of Mian Boiler for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 7th September 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 8th September 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 13th September 1928 1928, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929 )
Warrington; Glasgow ( Purchase Orders from The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd, to John Donald Ltd, regarding Mild Steel Boiler Stay Bars for Chaucer, 22nd November 1928 1928 )
Warrington ( Steel Test Certificate for test on Chaucer, Undertaken by The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd for Chaucer, 16th November 1928 1928 )
Calderbank ( Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 21st June 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 31st August 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 18th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 27th September 1928 1928 )
Motherwell ( Test of Material & Workmanship of Corrugated Furnace Manufactured by John Marshall & Co for Chaucer, 24th October 1928 1928 )
Port Glasgow; Greenock ( Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929 )
London ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929 )
Middlesbrough ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941 )
Predominant material(s) utilised in a vessel’s construction.
Material of construction
Steel ( Request for Special Survey for Chaucer, 22nd May 1928 1928, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Plan of Mian Boiler for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Purchase Orders from The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd, to John Donald Ltd, regarding Mild Steel Boiler Stay Bars for Chaucer, 22nd November 1928 1928, Steel Test Certificate for test on Chaucer, Undertaken by The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd for Chaucer, 16th November 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 7th September 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 8th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 21st June 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 31st August 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 13th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 18th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 27th September 1928 1928, Plan of Decks, Hatchways, Pillars & Girders for Chaucer, 14th July 1928 1928, Plan of Midship Section for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding First Entry Report & Classification of Chaucer, 2nd May 1929 1929, Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929, Decks Plan for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Half Midship Section for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding permanent repairs to Chaucer, 23rd July 1941 1941, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c, for Chaucer, Undated no date )
A ship’s total internal volume in ‘register tons’ (replaced by gross tonnage post 1982).
Gross Register Tonnage
5500 ( Request for Special Survey for Chaucer, 22nd May 1928 1928 )
5792 ( Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c, for Chaucer, Undated no date )
Is machinery fitted at the aft of the vessel?
Machinery aft?
No ( Request for Special Survey for Chaucer, 22nd May 1928 1928, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Plan of Mian Boiler for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Purchase Orders from The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd, to John Donald Ltd, regarding Mild Steel Boiler Stay Bars for Chaucer, 22nd November 1928 1928, Steel Test Certificate for test on Chaucer, Undertaken by The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd for Chaucer, 16th November 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 7th September 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 8th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 21st June 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 31st August 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 13th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 18th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 27th September 1928 1928, Test of Material & Workmanship of Corrugated Furnace Manufactured by John Marshall & Co for Chaucer, 24th October 1928 1928, Plan of Decks, Hatchways, Pillars & Girders for Chaucer, 14th July 1928 1928, Plan of Midship Section for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding First Entry Report & Classification of Chaucer, 2nd May 1929 1929, Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929, Decks Plan for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Half Midship Section for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding permanent repairs to Chaucer, 23rd July 1941 1941, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c, for Chaucer, Undated no date )
Generally a smaller additional auxiliary boiler (often used while the vessel is at port).
Is a donkey boiler fitted?
No ( Request for Special Survey for Chaucer, 22nd May 1928 1928, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Plan of Mian Boiler for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Purchase Orders from The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd, to John Donald Ltd, regarding Mild Steel Boiler Stay Bars for Chaucer, 22nd November 1928 1928, Steel Test Certificate for test on Chaucer, Undertaken by The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd for Chaucer, 16th November 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 7th September 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 8th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 21st June 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 31st August 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 13th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 18th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 27th September 1928 1928, Test of Material & Workmanship of Corrugated Furnace Manufactured by John Marshall & Co for Chaucer, 24th October 1928 1928, Plan of Decks, Hatchways, Pillars & Girders for Chaucer, 14th July 1928 1928, Plan of Midship Section for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding First Entry Report & Classification of Chaucer, 2nd May 1929 1929, Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929, Decks Plan for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Half Midship Section for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding permanent repairs to Chaucer, 23rd July 1941 1941, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c, for Chaucer, Undated no date )
Name of the Proving House responsible for the public testing and certification of a vessel’s anchors and/or chain cables.
Lloyd's Proving House?
No ( Request for Special Survey for Chaucer, 22nd May 1928 1928, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Plan of Mian Boiler for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Purchase Orders from The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd, to John Donald Ltd, regarding Mild Steel Boiler Stay Bars for Chaucer, 22nd November 1928 1928, Steel Test Certificate for test on Chaucer, Undertaken by The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd for Chaucer, 16th November 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 7th September 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 8th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 21st June 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 31st August 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 13th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 18th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 27th September 1928 1928, Test of Material & Workmanship of Corrugated Furnace Manufactured by John Marshall & Co for Chaucer, 24th October 1928 1928, Plan of Decks, Hatchways, Pillars & Girders for Chaucer, 14th July 1928 1928, Plan of Midship Section for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding First Entry Report & Classification of Chaucer, 2nd May 1929 1929, Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929, Decks Plan for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Half Midship Section for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding permanent repairs to Chaucer, 23rd July 1941 1941, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c, for Chaucer, Undated no date )
Contextual information related to the reasons of the vessel’s loss or disposal.
Circumstances of loss or disposal
Sunk by enemy Action ( Request for Special Survey for Chaucer, 22nd May 1928 1928, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Plan of Mian Boiler for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Purchase Orders from The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd, to John Donald Ltd, regarding Mild Steel Boiler Stay Bars for Chaucer, 22nd November 1928 1928, Steel Test Certificate for test on Chaucer, Undertaken by The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd for Chaucer, 16th November 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 7th September 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 8th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 21st June 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 31st August 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 13th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 18th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 27th September 1928 1928, Test of Material & Workmanship of Corrugated Furnace Manufactured by John Marshall & Co for Chaucer, 24th October 1928 1928, Plan of Decks, Hatchways, Pillars & Girders for Chaucer, 14th July 1928 1928, Plan of Midship Section for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding First Entry Report & Classification of Chaucer, 2nd May 1929 1929, Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929, Decks Plan for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Half Midship Section for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding permanent repairs to Chaucer, 23rd July 1941 1941, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c, for Chaucer, Undated no date )
Name of surveyor.
Surveyor
J D Macdonald ( Test of Material & Workmanship of Corrugated Furnace Manufactured by John Marshall & Co for Chaucer, 24th October 1928 1928 )
Kenneth Inglis ( Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929 )
J S Rankin ( Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929 )
The port in which a vessel is registered or permanently based.
Port of registry
London ( Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929 )
The individual and/or organisation listed that is responsible for the everyday management of a ship. This may be the same as the owner.
Ship manager
Glover Bros ( Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929 )
Sir Ernest William Glover, Bart ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929 )
South American Saint Line Ltd ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c, for Chaucer, Undated no date )
Previously referred to as signal letters (c.19th C), radio call signs enable a ship to communicate and are assigned by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
Signal letter/Call sign
LDFH ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929 )
Physical arrangement of a ship’s masts, sails and rigging.
Rig
FA - Fore & Aft ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929 )
Location of construction for a vessel’s engines.
Location of engine build
Glasgow ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929 )
The year in which a vessel’s construction is completed.
Year of ship completion
1929 ( Request for Special Survey for Chaucer, 22nd May 1928 1928, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Plan of Mian Boiler for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Purchase Orders from The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd, to John Donald Ltd, regarding Mild Steel Boiler Stay Bars for Chaucer, 22nd November 1928 1928, Steel Test Certificate for test on Chaucer, Undertaken by The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd for Chaucer, 16th November 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 7th September 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 8th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 21st June 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 31st August 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 13th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 18th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 27th September 1928 1928, Test of Material & Workmanship of Corrugated Furnace Manufactured by John Marshall & Co for Chaucer, 24th October 1928 1928, Plan of Decks, Hatchways, Pillars & Girders for Chaucer, 14th July 1928 1928, Plan of Midship Section for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding First Entry Report & Classification of Chaucer, 2nd May 1929 1929, Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929, Decks Plan for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Half Midship Section for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding permanent repairs to Chaucer, 23rd July 1941 1941, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c, for Chaucer, Undated no date )
The individual and/or organisation listed as having been responsible for constructing the vessel. This can/may be the same as the owner and/or manager.
Shipbuilder
Robert Duncan & Co Ltd ( Request for Special Survey for Chaucer, 22nd May 1928 1928, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Plan of Mian Boiler for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Purchase Orders from The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd, to John Donald Ltd, regarding Mild Steel Boiler Stay Bars for Chaucer, 22nd November 1928 1928, Steel Test Certificate for test on Chaucer, Undertaken by The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd for Chaucer, 16th November 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 7th September 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 8th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 21st June 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 31st August 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 13th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 18th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 27th September 1928 1928, Test of Material & Workmanship of Corrugated Furnace Manufactured by John Marshall & Co for Chaucer, 24th October 1928 1928, Plan of Decks, Hatchways, Pillars & Girders for Chaucer, 14th July 1928 1928, Plan of Midship Section for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding First Entry Report & Classification of Chaucer, 2nd May 1929 1929, Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929, Decks Plan for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Half Midship Section for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding permanent repairs to Chaucer, 23rd July 1941 1941, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c, for Chaucer, Undated no date )
The port or place in which the vessel’s construction took place, at the time of writing.
Place of build
Port Glasgow ( Request for Special Survey for Chaucer, 22nd May 1928 1928, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Plan of Mian Boiler for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Purchase Orders from The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd, to John Donald Ltd, regarding Mild Steel Boiler Stay Bars for Chaucer, 22nd November 1928 1928, Steel Test Certificate for test on Chaucer, Undertaken by The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd for Chaucer, 16th November 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 7th September 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 8th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 21st June 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 31st August 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 13th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 18th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 27th September 1928 1928, Test of Material & Workmanship of Corrugated Furnace Manufactured by John Marshall & Co for Chaucer, 24th October 1928 1928, Plan of Decks, Hatchways, Pillars & Girders for Chaucer, 14th July 1928 1928, Plan of Midship Section for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding First Entry Report & Classification of Chaucer, 2nd May 1929 1929, Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929, Decks Plan for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Half Midship Section for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding permanent repairs to Chaucer, 23rd July 1941 1941, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c, for Chaucer, Undated no date )
A vessel’s means of propulsion.
Propulsion
Steam ( Request for Special Survey for Chaucer, 22nd May 1928 1928, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Purchase Orders from The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd, to John Donald Ltd, regarding Mild Steel Boiler Stay Bars for Chaucer, 22nd November 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 7th September 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 8th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 21st June 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 31st August 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 13th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 18th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 27th September 1928 1928, Plan of Decks, Hatchways, Pillars & Girders for Chaucer, 14th July 1928 1928, Plan of Midship Section for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding First Entry Report & Classification of Chaucer, 2nd May 1929 1929, Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929, Decks Plan for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Half Midship Section for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding permanent repairs to Chaucer, 23rd July 1941 1941, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c, for Chaucer, Undated no date )
undefined ( Plan of Mian Boiler for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Steel Test Certificate for test on Chaucer, Undertaken by The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd for Chaucer, 16th November 1928 1928, Test of Material & Workmanship of Corrugated Furnace Manufactured by John Marshall & Co for Chaucer, 24th October 1928 1928 )
Is the steamer assisted by sail?
Sail assisted steamer
No ( Request for Special Survey for Chaucer, 22nd May 1928 1928, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Plan of Mian Boiler for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Purchase Orders from The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd, to John Donald Ltd, regarding Mild Steel Boiler Stay Bars for Chaucer, 22nd November 1928 1928, Steel Test Certificate for test on Chaucer, Undertaken by The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd for Chaucer, 16th November 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 7th September 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 8th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 21st June 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 31st August 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 13th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 18th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 27th September 1928 1928, Test of Material & Workmanship of Corrugated Furnace Manufactured by John Marshall & Co for Chaucer, 24th October 1928 1928, Plan of Decks, Hatchways, Pillars & Girders for Chaucer, 14th July 1928 1928, Plan of Midship Section for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding First Entry Report & Classification of Chaucer, 2nd May 1929 1929, Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929, Decks Plan for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Half Midship Section for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding permanent repairs to Chaucer, 23rd July 1941 1941, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c, for Chaucer, Undated no date )
Confirmation as to whether the vessel was equipped with refrigeration machinery to aid in the transport of frozen or chilled cargo/goods.
Refrigeration machinery fitted for cargo purposes?
No ( Request for Special Survey for Chaucer, 22nd May 1928 1928, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Plan of Mian Boiler for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Purchase Orders from The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd, to John Donald Ltd, regarding Mild Steel Boiler Stay Bars for Chaucer, 22nd November 1928 1928, Steel Test Certificate for test on Chaucer, Undertaken by The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd for Chaucer, 16th November 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 7th September 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 8th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 21st June 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 31st August 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 13th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 18th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 27th September 1928 1928, Test of Material & Workmanship of Corrugated Furnace Manufactured by John Marshall & Co for Chaucer, 24th October 1928 1928, Plan of Decks, Hatchways, Pillars & Girders for Chaucer, 14th July 1928 1928, Plan of Midship Section for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding First Entry Report & Classification of Chaucer, 2nd May 1929 1929, Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929, Decks Plan for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Half Midship Section for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding permanent repairs to Chaucer, 23rd July 1941 1941, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c, for Chaucer, Undated no date )
Does the vessel possess an auxiliary power source?
Auxillary
No ( Request for Special Survey for Chaucer, 22nd May 1928 1928, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Plan of Mian Boiler for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Purchase Orders from The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd, to John Donald Ltd, regarding Mild Steel Boiler Stay Bars for Chaucer, 22nd November 1928 1928, Steel Test Certificate for test on Chaucer, Undertaken by The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd for Chaucer, 16th November 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 7th September 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 8th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 21st June 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 31st August 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 13th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 18th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 27th September 1928 1928, Test of Material & Workmanship of Corrugated Furnace Manufactured by John Marshall & Co for Chaucer, 24th October 1928 1928, Plan of Decks, Hatchways, Pillars & Girders for Chaucer, 14th July 1928 1928, Plan of Midship Section for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding First Entry Report & Classification of Chaucer, 2nd May 1929 1929, Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929, Decks Plan for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Half Midship Section for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding permanent repairs to Chaucer, 23rd July 1941 1941, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c, for Chaucer, Undated no date )
Is electric lighting fitted to the vessel?
Electric light fitted?
No ( Request for Special Survey for Chaucer, 22nd May 1928 1928, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Plan of Mian Boiler for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Purchase Orders from The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd, to John Donald Ltd, regarding Mild Steel Boiler Stay Bars for Chaucer, 22nd November 1928 1928, Steel Test Certificate for test on Chaucer, Undertaken by The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd for Chaucer, 16th November 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 7th September 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 8th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 21st June 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 31st August 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 13th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 18th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 27th September 1928 1928, Test of Material & Workmanship of Corrugated Furnace Manufactured by John Marshall & Co for Chaucer, 24th October 1928 1928, Plan of Decks, Hatchways, Pillars & Girders for Chaucer, 14th July 1928 1928, Plan of Midship Section for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding First Entry Report & Classification of Chaucer, 2nd May 1929 1929, Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929, Decks Plan for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Half Midship Section for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding permanent repairs to Chaucer, 23rd July 1941 1941, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c, for Chaucer, Undated no date )
The official record pronounced by the Committee
Loss or disposal
Sunk (war loss) ( Request for Special Survey for Chaucer, 22nd May 1928 1928, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Plan of Mian Boiler for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Purchase Orders from The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd, to John Donald Ltd, regarding Mild Steel Boiler Stay Bars for Chaucer, 22nd November 1928 1928, Steel Test Certificate for test on Chaucer, Undertaken by The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd for Chaucer, 16th November 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 7th September 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 8th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 21st June 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 31st August 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 13th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 18th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 27th September 1928 1928, Test of Material & Workmanship of Corrugated Furnace Manufactured by John Marshall & Co for Chaucer, 24th October 1928 1928, Plan of Decks, Hatchways, Pillars & Girders for Chaucer, 14th July 1928 1928, Plan of Midship Section for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding First Entry Report & Classification of Chaucer, 2nd May 1929 1929, Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929, Decks Plan for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Half Midship Section for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding permanent repairs to Chaucer, 23rd July 1941 1941, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c, for Chaucer, Undated no date )
Recorded date for the vessel’s loss or disposal.
Date of loss, disposal or incident
__/09/1941 ( Request for Special Survey for Chaucer, 22nd May 1928 1928, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Plan of Mian Boiler for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Purchase Orders from The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd, to John Donald Ltd, regarding Mild Steel Boiler Stay Bars for Chaucer, 22nd November 1928 1928, Steel Test Certificate for test on Chaucer, Undertaken by The Pearson & Knowles Coal & Iron Co Ltd for Chaucer, 16th November 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 7th September 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 8th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 21st June 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 31st August 1928 1928, Advice note from David Colville & Sons Ltd, to James Dunlop & Co Ltd, regarding Acid Steel Boiler Plates for Chaucer, 13th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 18th September 1928 1928, Purchase order requested by James Dunlop & Co Ltd for steel boiler plates from Steel Works, Calderbank, for Chaucer, 27th September 1928 1928, Test of Material & Workmanship of Corrugated Furnace Manufactured by John Marshall & Co for Chaucer, 24th October 1928 1928, Plan of Decks, Hatchways, Pillars & Girders for Chaucer, 14th July 1928 1928, Plan of Midship Section for Chaucer, 24th May 1928 1928, Memo to the Chief Ship Surveyor regarding First Entry Report & Classification of Chaucer, 2nd May 1929 1929, Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929, Decks Plan for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Profile for Chaucer, 24th April 1929 1929, Plan of Half Midship Section for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Remarks of the Chief Ship Surveyor to the Classing Committee regarding permanent repairs to Chaucer, 23rd July 1941 1941, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c, for Chaucer, Undated no date )
Abbreviations of the names of ports with Lloyd’s Register survey offices.
Port of survey abbreviations
Grk ( Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929 )
Gls ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929 )
Mdb ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941 )
The individual and/or organisation listed
Ship owner
Shakespear Shipping Co Ltd ( Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929 )
The Shakespear Shipping Co Ltd ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929 )
Shakespeare Shipping Co Ltd ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941, Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c, for Chaucer, Undated no date )
Classification symbol assigned to a vessel by Lloyd’s Register’s Classing Committee denoting the quality of construction and maintenance.
Classification
+100A1 4,29; Lloyd's A & CP; +LMC 4,29; FD ( Steel Steamer Report for Chaucer, 25th April 1929 1929 )
+LMC 4,29; FD ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929 )
See accompanying Machy Report ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929 )
Elec Light ( Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929 )
Deferred ( Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941 )
+100A1 4,41; S S no 2-37; +LMC 10,37; BS 12,40; TS 4,41; CL ( Report of Total Loss, Casualty, &c, for Chaucer, Undated no date )
The listed port to which a given vessel belongs.
Port belonging to
London ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Electric Fittings for Chaucer, 22nd April 1929 1929, Report of Survey for Repairs, &c for Chaucer, 3rd July 1941 1941 )
Type and configuration of the engine(s) supplied for a vessel.
Engine type
Triple Expansion Direct Acting Inverted Cylinders ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929 )
Triple Expansion ( Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929 )
Date in which construction of a vessel’s engines were completed.
Year of engine build
1929 ( Form for Vessels of 100 Tons & Upwards for Chaucer, 16th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929, Report on Steam Reciprocating Engine Machinery for Chaucer, 23rd April 1929 1929, Report on Boilers for Chaucer, 20th April 1929 1929 )
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